Latin name: Sanicula arguta J. Coulter & Rose Pronunciation: san-IK-yoo-la ar-GOO-ta Common name: Snakeroot Family: Apiaceae (Carrot) Habitat: Dry rocky or grassy slopes to about 2500', chaparral, coastal sage scrub, valley grassland Blooming period: March to April Name derivations: 1) Sanicula 2) arguta |
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